Russia launches missile strike on ISIL targets from Mediterranean

APD NEWS

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The Russian military fired four cruise missiles at ISIL targets near Palmyra in Syria on Wednesday, AP has reported, citing the Russian Defense Ministry (RDM).

The RDM said in a statement that the Admiral Essen frigate and the Krasnodar submarine launched the missiles at ISIL targets near the ancient city of Palmyra.

The missiles hit ISIL heavy weapons and fighters successfully.

The ministry said it had warned the US, Turkish, and Israeli militaries beforehand of the cruise missile strike.

(CGTN)